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Program in Integrative Medicine

Cooking Classes in the Healing Foods Kitchen

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Program in Integrative Medicine
University of Kansas Medical Center
3901 Rainbow Blvd Kansas City, KS 66160
Call 913-945-6745 to register.

November 2009 Calendar


Thursday, Nov 12
5:00-6:30pm
Sudler 2054
Healing Foods for Cancer: Vitamin A Rich Superfoods
Orange “Superfoods”, such as carrots, sweet potatoes, and winter squash are the best known sources of carotenoids, important cancer-fighting antioxidants. Incorporate more of these autumn gems into your diet in order to protect your cells from cancer by fighting off damaging free-radicals. Vitamin A rich foods are also known to boost your immune system. Featured Recipes: Curried Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup and Baked Winter Squash stuffed with Autumn Harvest Quinoa. These recipes are meat, gluten, egg, and soy free.* $25
Friday, Friday, Nov 13
12:00-1:00pm
Sudler 2009
Fighting the Flu with the Right Foods ~ Lunch & Learn
Come to this class to learn how you can maintain a robust immune system through cold and flu season. You will learn about the best foods to boost your immunity, as well as foods that make you more vulnerable to colds and flu. Some important nutritional supplements will also be discussed. You will be served two healing soups featuring key immune boosting ingredients and will leave with recipes and practical tips to enable you to get “back on the mend” quickly in case you catch something this season.  This class is a lunch and learn format. Both recipes are gluten-free and one will be vegetarian. $20
Thursday, Nov 19
5:00-6:30pm
Sudler 2054
Fish Frenzy ~ back by popular demand!
Omega-3 rich fish is one of the quickest, easiest, healthiest foods to prepare! In this class, you will learn the nutrition and health benefits of fish, as well as flavorful cooking techniques such as marinating, pan-searing, and baking. Featured recipes: Caribbean Lime Halibut and Wild Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto. These recipes are dairy, egg free, nut, and gluten-free.* $25
Friday, Nov 20
12:00-1:15pm
Sudler 2054
Local Roasted Chicken with Autumn Inspired Side Dishes
This class will demonstrate how simple it is to prepare a whole, roasted chicken along with a few healthy side dishes that could be easy accompaniments to your upcoming Thanksgiving meal. Featured recipes: Local, Organic Whole Roasted Chicken with a zesty Cranberry Apple Relish and a savory Wild Rice Stuffing. These recipes are gluten, dairy, egg, and soy free.* $20

 

To register, call 913-945-6745 or email Lisa Markley at lmarkley@kumc.edu. Classes are small and fill up quickly, so reserve your seat now!

*If you have any dietary concerns, please let us know so we can help accommodate your needs.

The Healing Foods Kitchen is located in
the Program in Integrative Medicine, Sudler 2054 at the University of Kansas Medical Center.